Aluminum Body

[SVT_4X4]

Here are some looks under the paint of the new aluminum body panels. They had this on display at the SAE World Congress in Detroit this week.

Here is one of the front doors.









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Here is the cab assembly.



















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Lastly, here is the bed.

 

[Ruger]

Whoa, wait a minute. The truck BED is aluminum?

 

[Bulletnjm]

You can clearly see that a shit load of time and effort when into the construction of this truck. I have no doubt this truck will impress. And is there going to be an option to get the raw aluminum clear coated, cause that would look bad ass!

 

[SVT_4X4]

Whoa, wait a minute. The truck BED is aluminum?

Yes, it is aluminum.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Yes, it is aluminum.

Nice detailed pics. Thanks for sharing.

Yukon Joe

 

[Jimbo]

it would be badass to offer it in brushed aluminum w/ clear coat.

 

[Ramathorn178]

delor-aptor options, lol.

 

[KaiserM715]

Definitely uses a lot more mechanical fastening with the aluminum vs welding for steel.

 

[Jimbo]

Definitely uses a lot more mechanical fastening with the aluminum vs welding for steel.

What's your opinion on it, which would you prefer?

 

[KaiserM715]

What's your opinion on it, which would you prefer?

Looks like they are using a lot of rivets, which actually makes a stronger connection than bolts. Neither is better than the other, as long as the design backs up the method being used.